Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol for Green-cheeked Conures
Bird · Pyrrhura molinae · typical adult weight 0.06–0.08 kg
Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol is dosed at 15 mg/kg SC See source in green-cheeked conures, per Paul-Murphy JR, et al. Evaluation of liposome-encapsulated butorphanol tartrate for alleviation of experimentally induced arthritic pain in green-cheeked conures (Pyrrhura molinae). Am J Vet Res. 2009;70(10):1211-1219. DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.70.10.1211; PMID: 19795935; PMCID: PMC4237008. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4237008/. Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol is used in green-cheeked conures for Analgesia for experimentally induced (MSU) arthritic pain, Experimentally induced arthritic pain (analgesia). Routes documented in green-cheeked conures: SC. A typical adult green-cheeked conure weighs 0.06–0.08 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol in green-cheeked conures, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 15 mg/kg | See source | Analgesia for experimentally induced (MSU) arthritic pain | Weak | Paul-Murphy JR, et al. Evaluation of liposome-encapsulated butorphanol tartrate for alleviation of experimentally induced arthritic pain in green-cheeked conures (Pyrrhura molinae). Am J Vet Res. 2009;70(10):1211-1219. DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.70.10.1211; PMID: 19795935; PMCID: PMC4237008. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4237008/ |
| SC | 15 mg/kg | See source | Experimentally induced arthritic pain (analgesia) | Weak | Paul-Murphy JR, et al. Evaluation of liposome-encapsulated butorphanol tartrate for alleviation of experimentally induced arthritic pain in green-cheeked conures (Pyrrhura molinae). Am J Vet Res. 2009;70(10):1211-1219. DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.70.10.1211; PMID: 19795935; PMCID: PMC4237008. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4237008/ |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol for Green-cheeked Conures?
Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol dose ranges in green-cheeked conures, with cited source references: SC 15 mg/kg See source; SC 15 mg/kg See source.
How is Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol administered in Green-cheeked Conures?
Documented routes for Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol in green-cheeked conures: SC.
What conditions does Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol treat in Green-cheeked Conures?
Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol is indicated in green-cheeked conures for: Analgesia for experimentally induced (MSU) arthritic pain, Experimentally induced arthritic pain (analgesia).
Why a species-specific page? Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in green-cheeked conures — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.